Mission Statement

Executive Leader • University Professor • Founder • Fortune 100 Operations Strategist • Equity‑Driven Public Health Advocate

Dr. Henry Armstrong III is a distinguished executive leader, scholar‑practitioner, and community advocate whose career spans Fortune 100 corporations, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. As Executive Director and Founder of Renaissance South LA, Inc., he has spent nearly two decades designing and scaling reentry, behavioral‑health, and family‑support programs that serve children, adolescents, adults, and justice‑impacted young people across Los Angeles. His work is grounded in lived experience—growing up in South LA, overcoming early barriers, and transforming those challenges into a lifelong mission of service, equity, and opportunity creation.

Across his corporate career, Dr. Armstrong held senior leadership roles with industry giants including Pepsi Cola, AT&T, Best Buy, Walmart, Vons/Pavilions, and CVS/Caremark. In these roles, he led multi‑site operations, workforce development, HR strategy, labor‑relations navigation, financial stewardship, and large‑scale organizational change. He is recognized for driving operational excellence, strengthening compliance systems, elevating team performance, and building high‑impact community partnerships. His corporate tenure earned him multiple commendations for leadership, performance improvement, and talent development.

As a university professor with the Los Angeles Community College District and Riverside City College, Dr. Armstrong has become known for his dynamic teaching style, curriculum innovation, and commitment to student success. He designs performance‑assessment frameworks, leads curriculum modernization efforts, and delivers engaging lectures that translate complex concepts into accessible, real‑world learning. His academic leadership strengthens institutional quality, enhances faculty collaboration, and supports diverse learners in achieving their educational goals.

Dr. Armstrong’s educational background reflects both academic rigor and a deep commitment to public health and social transformation. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a focus on organizational leadership, an MBA in Business Law and Economics, a Bachelor of Science in Management, and an ABA‑approved Paralegal Studies credential. He is currently completing his Master of Public Health (MPH) at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, specializing in Urban Health and community‑based participatory research. His training is complemented by certifications in leadership coaching, instructional technology, insurance, and paralegal studies.

A recipient of honors including the HRSA Fellowship, Alpha Gamma Sigma Lifetime Membership, and multiple academic distinctions, Dr. Armstrong is widely respected for his strategic vision, operational discipline, and equity‑driven leadership. His career reflects a rare blend of corporate sophistication, academic excellence, and community‑rooted advocacy—anchored in a belief that every individual deserves access to meaningful training, life skills, and pathways to long‑term success.

Renaissance South LA, Inc. is a community-focused organization dedicated to empowering individuals through mental health support, workforce development, and re-entry services. With a commitment to equity, compassion, and second chances, we provide integrated programs that help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with families, and achieve personal and professional success. Grounded in real-world experience and clinical expertise, Renaissance South LA, Inc. stands as a bridge to opportunity, growth, and lasting change.